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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
The Simple Truth.

In answering a senseless charge
made by the Progressive Age the COu-
,ier last week "called the turn" on the
S. A. & o. railroad. Among other
things it says.
"a long time ago, Scott county sub
scribed $4,000 to this road, $1,000 Of
which was paid. Then, when the
Tinsalia Coal and Iron Co, got out of
the notion Of building, they said to
the Supervisors of Scott, "You give us
$4,000 OF your scrip and we will cancel
your subscription" The proposition
was accepted. The $4,000 was paid,
(and it is said that the history of this
$4,000 would make an interesting bit
of reading). The subscription was
cancelled, and so entered of record
Scott got rid of SIS, 800 paid $500
but got no stock, Dir. Bailey comes
along, and little meeting is held in
the Court House; "All you that favor
renewing Scott county's subscription
OF $4,000 to the S. A. & O. hold ur
your right hands" The right hands
went up and the subscription was de-
clared renewed. And it was-in q
horn! And will be paid when the
Robins, nest again.
Goodson paid $4,000 to this thing
several years ago. Some people
would like to know what became O.
that.
In the spring Of 1885, Bristol anC
Goodson held gushing" meeting,
and voted $4,000 each as subscrip
tions to DIR. Baiey's enterprise, so a,
to be "reassuring to his associate cap
itaGsts." Later, they did the sam,
thing again for an Elizabethton exten
sion that was going to be built with
vengeance,
According to the statutes of Virgin
ia, and it was so decided by the circui
court in this case, $4,000 of Goodson'
$4,000 subscription is illegal an,
0ever can be collected. But the leg
islature last winter passed an enahinl
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
Familiarity Know N as "GaIl.'

Esq Joel Kaylor decided to the S. A.
& 0. railroad, free OF charge, the right
of way through his farm for over two
and half miles. He also donated
ground for switches and a depot.
About the 9th of August one of his
valuable mules jumped the fence, got
on the track, and was killed by the
train. He Immediately wrote to the
authorities Of tle railroad, saying, if
we are unable to agree on the worth
of the mule, we will pick man each,
and let them choose third man, if
necessary, and settle the matter at
once, without any litigation and exta
expense. Everybody will say that
this was fair, square proposition from
the plain, honest, generous-hearted
old farmer. You can hardly imagine
his surprise at this reply, signed j. M
Bailey, General Manager:
"Your note of injury to hand and
in reply would say that the mule was
running at large in the public high
way. Fortunately the mule did no
fall under the engine as stock otter
: does and throw the train off the track
t Had such been the case the damage
might have amounted to thousands 0
| dollars for which you would have beer
! liable. X Trusting that thi
explanation will be satisfactory an,
: that the affair was not more serious t.
: you as well as unpleasant to us an
: regretting that you should have sus
r tanned any loss remain" &c.
II 1t is hardly necessary to state tina
= this explanation" was not "satisfactC
ry," and that Mr.. Kaylor will ask tn
courts to give him Justice Who eve
N heard of such unpeakable gall an
heartless ingratitude? Perhaps M
l. Bailey is a doctor of Laws" But h
e will hardly find that the people {
e Southwest Virginia are such fools 6
l. he takes them to be.-COmier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
From the Bristol Reporter.

The Veneering Factory is enlarg-
ing its capacity for work.
The walls of the new Sullins Col
lege building are going up rapidly. 1t
is to be:four stories high, built of dry
pressed brick, thoroughly burnt, and
will present dark appearance.
The building boom continues.
More buildings have gone up in Bris-
toll this year than in any previous
year and the building still goes on.
The new structure at Sullins College,
the new S. A, 90. r. r. Office, and
the Crowell Block, now in course OF
construction, will add to the looks of
the town wonderfully.
There are disagreeable rumors afloat
in Bristol in reference to the doings OF
the whisky boodlers OF Tennessee
Kinney, the President OF the Liquor
Dealers Association of Tennessee, in
company with two of his assistants
'ferelgn capitalists" were in town &
few days ago on very important bust
ness. We trust that the theory @
many as to their visit is incorrect.
The Holston Baptist Association
met on its 102d university at Fal
Branch, August II, Col. T. H. Reeve
Moderator. Large attendance. TIL
body adjourned Sunday to meet il
August, 1888, with Yorktown churcl
Sullivan county. The next fit
Sunday meeting will be with Bethn
church, Washington county, Octobe
2Sth. The Association decided to pa
the $500 debt on the Greenevill,
church. VIM. Mullenix, of Rristo
was in attendance, and reports this
: when the vote on prohibition was tai
en-, fully eight-tenths Of the 600 pei
pie present espoused the amen diner
Not negative vote cast.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25

1t is a newspapers business to work
in the interest of its town but when
it goes so far as to make everybody out
side of the town "tired" trying to in
terest their citizens in private enter
prises, like the Knoxville Tribune, we
think it is going too far. We want
to hear less of railroads and hotels
&c. Give US more "boiler-plate" OF
give us news.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25

Hiram Cameron, Furniture Dealer
of Columbus, Ca, tells his experience,
thus; "FOr three years l have tried
every remedy on the market for Stom.
ach and Kidney Disorders, but got no
relief, until used Electric Bitters.
Took five bottles and am now cured,
and think Electric Bitters the Best
Blood Purifier in the world."- Ma.
jor A. B. Reed, of West Liberty, KY,
says; Nothing has ever done me so
much good as Electric Bitters."
Sold at so cents bottle at McFar.
lands Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
Rucklen,s Arnica SaIYe.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblaine, Cornes, and all Skin Erup.
tons, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. It's guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by M. A. Mcfarland
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25

The mystery deepens around Miss
Dartmoor, who shot Mary Jennings at
West Brighton, S. L. While it is claim
ed that she is an heiress it is clear that
she has been hospital nurse and a
pauper patient. Two philanthropic
bondsmen were moved by beauty in
distress and Miss Dartmoor is now at
large under 81 900 bail.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25

Boodler McGarigle, of Chicago, is a
Knight Templar of high degree, and
when taken from the Jail by Sheriff
Matson, himself Mason, pledged his
knightly word that he would make no
effort to escape. The Knights intend
to expel him from the order.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
FREETowN, GA, June l6, 1887

FREETowN, GA, June l6, 1887.
Mess. Sanford, Chamberlain & Albers
Gents: Please send me at once, by
express, another dozen of Lyttle's
Elixir. find it of more use to me in
my practice than anything else l can
find in the whole list of medicines.
The season here thus far has been un.
usually favorable for the development
of bowel complaints, but l am free tc
say that with your Lyttle's Elixir
have not lost case. Send at once
Yours, &C.,
JNo. DRAxToN, NJ. d.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25

Governor Gordon, of Georgia has
been notified that John Taylor, color
ed, in Somerset, KY, has confessed
that he committed the crime for which
Henry Pope, colored, is now under
sentence OF death.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25

What ails Riddleberger?" plaintive-
ly asks the New York Sun. He has a
jug-ular affection, that's all.-Ameri-
can.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
A Captains fortunate DiscOv-

Capt. Coleman, Schr. Weymouth,
plying between Atlantic City and N.
Y, had been troubled with cough so
that he was unable to sleep, and was
induced to try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. 1t not only
gave him instant relief, but allayed the
extreme soreness in his breast. His
children wore similarly affected and a
single dose had the same happy effect.
DR.. Kings New Discovery is now the
standard remedy in the Coleman
household and on board the schooner.
Free Trial Bottles of this Standard
Remedy at McFarland's Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25

There is but little change in Elk
Secretary Manning's condition, what
little there is being in the direction Of
improvement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25

The President last Saturday appoint
cd William NJ. Nixon to be United
States Marshal for the Eastern dis
triet OF Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
THE COMET.
Johnson City, Tenn. August 25, 1887

Jacob Sharp is still weak and i'll,
but there is no danger of his imme-
date death.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
Day and Night

During an acute attack Of Bronchitis,
cease,ess tickling III the throat, and an
exhaustlng, dry, hacking cough, afllct
the sufferer. Sleep is banished, and great
prostra,ion follows. This disease Is also
attended With lIoarseness, and sometimes
loss of Voice. 1t is liable to become
chronic, involve the lungs, and terminate
fatally. Ayers Cherry Pectoral affords
speedy relief and cure in cases Of Bron-
chi;is. 1t controls the disposition to
cough, ind induces refreshing sleep.
have been practicing physician for
twent -four wears, and, for the past
twelve, have suffered from annual attacks
OF Bronchitis. After exhausting all the
usual remedies
Without Relief,
tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1t helped
me Immediately, and effected speedy
cure. G. Stoyeall, NJ. d., Carrollton, Miss.
Ayers Cherry Pectora Is decidedly the
best remedy, within my knowledge, for
chronic Bronchitis, aud all lung diseases.
M. A. Rust, NJ. d., South Paris, Me.
Twas attacked, last winter, with severe
Cold, which, from exposure, grew worse
and finally settled on my Lungs. BY
night Sweats | was reduced almost to a
skeleton. My Cough was incessant, and
frequently spit blood. My physician told
me to give up business, or would not
live month. After taking various reme-
dies without relief, was finally
Cured BY Using
two bottles OF Ayers Cherry Pectoral. l
am now In perfect health, and able to
resume business, after having been pro-
nounced incurable with Consumption. =
s. =. Henderson, Saulsburgh, Penn.
For years l was in decline. / had
weak lungs, and suffered from Bronchitis
and Caarrh. Ayers Cherry Pectoral re-
stored NE to health, and have been for u
long time comparatively vigorous. In
ease Of sudden cold l always resort to
the Pcct0ral, and find speedy relief. -
Edward L.. Curtis, Rutland, Vt.
Two years ngo suffered from severe
bronchitis. The physician attending me
brcame fearful that the disease would ter
inmate In Pneumonia. After trying vari-
Gus medicines, without benefit, he finally
prescribed Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which
relieved me ut once. l continued to take
this medicine short time, and was cured
Ernest Cotton, LoganspOrt, Ind.
Ayers Cherry PeCtOraI,
Prepared by DIR. J,C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold by all Druggists. Price I'll six bottles, %
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
CHEAP BOARD,

CATALOGUES of all Virginia and Tennessee
OSprings, giving low excursion rates and low
rates of board, can be had free upon application
in person or by mail to
w. b. WRENN,
Genl Passenger Agent,
E. r., " & G. R'y. Knoxville. TENN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-08-25
LII WYERS.
D0BERT BURRoW,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR III
CHANCERY,
johnson CITY. Tenn.

johnson City, Tenn.
VIII practice IN the Law and Chancery Court,
OF the counties of Washington Sullivan, Carriers
Johnson and Unicei Collections made any.
where in East Tennessee.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08
There it is Lake i'll. he shouted,

"Ihere it is Iake it. hv shouued,
bursting into laughter.
It was a pretty rough crowd, and not
n IN it but wished at that moment
that Jake's NOS was around his own
neck.
Jim's honest, hot blood, chilled an
instant before, leaped with indignation,
and all his frontier learning came to his
assistance. He dashed after the trail
ing rope, threw himself down and
caught it from the ground, rightiug
himself in the saddle before the strain
came, and just as Al Thompson's we'll
directed shot laid the brindle savage at
the very feet Of trembling Kitty.
They found her weak and chilled, but
still safe and well.
Jimmie was quite a hero for a few
days. his strained arms and torn hands
bearing witness to his adventure; but
he had sense enough to i. accord Al
Thompson a fair share of the praise.
His old enemy left that part of the
country; probably he had his own rea-
sons, but people laid the credit of his
absence to that days occurrences.
Wasn't my little girl afraid when
the wolves came around her at night?'
Kitty's happy mother asked her.
'No," the child answered. "You
told me if 1 prayed to God He wouldn't
let anything hurt me, and you see He
didn't'-with a satisfied turn of the
faxen head. But" she continued,
reflectively, Il was afraid when that
steer was coming for me. All the men
and horses made SO much noise I
thought God mightn't hear me soon
enohgh.'-Overlamd Monthly,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08
Phenomenal Precocity.

Not long ago the first prize at the
Paris Conservatory of Music was won
by a girl named Renie, who is 10 years
cd, and was SO small that the pedals
of the piano had to be raised in order
that she might be able to reach them.
Juliette Bone is the name Of an Swear
old artist who has won the first piano
prize in a competition at Namur, Bel
giunl. In several German cities Joseph
Hoffman of Warsaw has given a very
successful series of concerts; he is 9
years old and has performed several
strong compositions of his W in his
conc rts. Henry Varteau of Rheims,
not yet IL years old, has been making
u brilliant concert tour along the Rhine.
The Hagel sisters have given con-
certs in the German Cities of
Hamberg, Erfurth, and Nordhausen.
The youngest of these sisters, 6 years
old, plays the violin; the second, Z
years old, is a performer of talent on
the cello; and the oldest, s years old,
plays the piano.-Bostcn transcript
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08
JOkelets.

Two little boys were discussing the
strength of a bee. "He can't pull
more'n a fly said one Of them.
WELL" said the other, II dunno how
much he al pull, but when he backs
up to you and pushes, | guess you'll
fall back every time"
"What a good thing it would be if
men were angels!' said one young
lady to another. ..Well, my dear, all
those who made love to me WERE"
.How son!' eagerly asked the former.
"Why, because they have all fown!n
Lovely weather, isn't itp' said one
hotel man to another. on Wednesday.
Brings everything out of the ground
blooming" '.Great Scott!" said the
{ ser, II hope not, for my chief
creditors are buried"
A musical critic being told that a
certain worn-out opera singer was sing
ing with great success at Mexico, re-
joined: "Well, I'm very glad to here
that he is again singing-iD Mexico
"Ah!' said old Uncle Bunkum, as he
took his little, nephew on his knee"
.'he's got his mothers eyes-and my
hair!!" The little cherub had grasped
him by the foretop.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08
Two Rich Men.

Like all antocrats, John ". Garrett
exacted the tribute due his station.
TO see him 60 in the great Baltimore
& Ohio building was like Witnessing
the entry of some king. Obsequious at
tendants salaamed profusely, employees
removed their hats, and everything
was hushed and attention. 10 all
his employees he was the same
d%ictatorial man. A story that is re-
lated almost daily in Baltimore is this:
A laborer went to Mr., Carrot, and,
with tears, complained that his wages
were not enough to support his family,
even III the scantiest way.
"What I get don't even pay for our
bread and butter" said the man,
"Well, what of that?" asked the
President. "a man in your station
dosen't need butter"
But Mr.. Garrett had many friends.
He was a free giver to charity and by
his will a revenue of $50, 900 a year is
set apart for benevolence. The fund
for this revenue is the $4,000 shares of
the Baltimore & Ohio stock which
have been frequently referred to in the
dispatches about the deal.
Eighty years ago an awkward, I'M
calmly country boy was keeping store
for his uncle in Anne Arundel County,
about forty miles from Baltimore.
He was shrewd and attentive. He
made more money out of the store
than his uncle had ever done. When
he was "a his uncle asked him if he
wouldlike to 60 into business for himself.
He replied that he did not have money
enough. His uncle offered to start
him. The result was that the young
man took a warehouse near that Of
the uncle and succeeded so well that
in a year or sc he was able to buy his
uncle out. His fortune grew rapidly.
He never misapplied so much as a
cent. Every penny was precious in
his eyes. Money-making became his
mania; wealth his one desire. On a
certain occasion, after much talk, he
pursu:ded a man to let him have a So
cent article for 40 cents.
"Why is it," asked a friend, sthat
a man of your great wealth should
want to add a few cents like that TO
his fortune?"
The pleasure of possession, sir; the
pleasure of possession" was his reply.
The shrewd, stingy man was Johns
Hopkins. His business foresight was
almost an inspiration. He never lost
money in an investment. He saw
the future of the Baltimore & Ohio
Road. He bought largely of its stock.
This brought him in close relationship
with John w. Carrot. The two became
firm friends. They werethe money
powers of Baltimore.-PhladelpeSa
Press.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08
Capsules.

The practice Of administering medi
cines by capsules has become quite uni
versal during later years. It is now
announced that if any alcohol ispresent
in the stomach at the time of swallow
ing the capsule the gelatine is rendered
insoluble. The Southern Practitione,
also shows that fannie acid affects gela-
tine in a similar manner. II, ther,
fore, either of these substances should
be present in the stomach the medicines
should be administered in some Other
manner.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08
no

TO let-aV vacant heart
That's still in good repair,
Complete in every part,
The only mortgage care.
Uufurnished, it is true,
And battered are it's walls;
Old songs still echo through
The bare deserted halls.
Yet through all wear and tear
Its just as good as new; .
The buds that blossom there
Are sweet as ever blew.
Who'll take a lifelong lease,
Come fair or stormy weather,
Where love shall reign. and peacef +
Now don't all speak together.
-Harper's Ba Ar
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08
Rheumatism

1t Is an established fact that Hoods Sar.
saparilla has proven IN invaluable remedy
in many severe cases of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures by its powerful action
in correcting the acidity of the blood, which
is the cause of the disease, and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
1t Is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others it
will do for you. Therefore, If you suffer
the pains and aches Of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy a fair trial.
A Positive Cure.
81 was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists. I
could hardly walk, and was confined to my
bed q good deal Of the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods ~Sarsaparilla, I
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
1 cheerfully recommend Hoods S~arsaparilla
as one of the best blood purifiers In the
world" W. F. WOOD, Bloomington, III. :
For Twenty Years
Ihave been annicted with rheumatism. Before
1888 I found no relief, but grew worse. 1 then
began taking Hoods S~arsaparflla, and it did
me more good than all the other medicine I
ever had" II. 7. BALLOON, Shirley. Mass.
81 suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. I took Hoods Sar-
saparilla and am entirely cured" J.. V. A.
PRoUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, III.
We shall be glad to send, free of charge.
to all who may desire, a book containing many
additional statements OF cures by
Hoods SarsapariIia
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S.. Made
only by C. l. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08
Had Heard About the Fuss.

A church quarrel in Texas got into
the courts. A member of the congrega-
ton was put on the witness-stand.
"Did any thing connected with the
row come to yonr ears?"
'afes, yourH Honor, somethingconnect-
ed with the row did come to my ears"
: '.What was it?"
*'My wife's right hand. She boxed
both my ears for saying that I thought
the preacher was to blame '-Te1as
Sittamgs. :
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08

When Baby was sick, VI gave her CAS-
TORIA. -
When she was q Child, she cried for CAS-
TORIA.
When she became Miss, she chung to Gas
.TORIA. = -.
When she had Children, she gave them
CASTOR1A- -r
For Sale by MILLS & JOHNSON.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08

1.-THE prevailing veil halts at the chin.'
reads q fashion note. No even . veil car
prevail over q woman's chin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-04-08
T DAMS ON PROMIssORY NOTES,
Commercial Paper, Stocks, Bonds

REAL ESTATE AND SECURITIES.
Bought, sold and Exchanged. Farms leased.
Reliable correspondence wanted. Address
with stamp, q w. Banker and
Broker, NEW YORK CITY, New York.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-16
The Storm.

During the storm yesterday 1.66 inches of
water fell and the wind attained velocity
Of 36 miles per hour at Up. m. from the
southeast. At 3 p. m. the velocity was 26
miles per hour. The harbor presented a
wild scene early in the afternoon, when the
wind blew the hardest and the sea was
heavier than it has been before this season.
The tide was higher than it has been before
for long time, and the water washed over
some of the wharves. A number of vessels
put in for harbor before the storm reached
its height and others, it is feared, were I'M
able to enter the port on account of the
heavy weather. The extent to which ship
ping was damaged has not yet been ascer-
tanned, but it is probable that it will amount
to a considerable sum.
At about Up. m. the schooner Sarah Louisa,
Capt. Wilson, of Boston, entered the harDor
water-logged. She left Boothbay at a. m.
yesterday, heavily loaded with wood. A
part of the deck cargo was lost and the yes
sci was very deep in the water on one side.
the cargo having shifted to that side. The
schooner is very old one and unfit for
heavy weather, and it is not probable that
she could have lived much longer in so heavy
sea without sacrificing her deck cargo. The
captain was accompanied by his wife. The
pumps were broken early in the voyage and
the crew were unable to free the vessel from
water. The cargo is owned by William Spear
of this city.
The work Of unloading the Vancouver and
other vessels was suspended, and outdoor
work, so far as possible, was stopped.
The Boston boat did not sail until late
hour on account of the heavy sea outside.